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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Hamstreet
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, a fish and chip van for your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Hamstreet.
- Church fêtes
- School summer fairs
- Summer fairs
Book the van in Hamstreet
Fish and chip van for events in Hamstreet, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so nothing sits waiting. For fish and chip supper nights and horse and dog shows, we can cook chips, mushy peas and curry sauce and more.
At a field event near Hamstreet, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. We cook inside the van, right where your visitors are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger visitors and fish-dodgers.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Why choose fish and chip van for events in Hamstreet?
It suits almost every visitor, from families to older visitors.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Club open days
- School fairs and sports days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Music and food festivals
A summer fête at Church of the Good Shepherd is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
Where the van can park in Hamstreet
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Information about power and water
- Vehicle access before the gates open and after they close
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
Dates make a difference: peak summer weekends and Christmas party Fridays book up first. Ask about your date early.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Hamstreet events: pitches and permissions
Hamstreet is about 5 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Hamstreet to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hamstreet to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Hamstreet Primary Academy, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, Hamstreet has its own station, Ham Street station.
Events anywhere in TN26 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean an event at a home on The Street, Dukes Meadow and Rectory Walk, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For events just outside Hamstreet, we cover Orlestone (1 mile north-west), Ruckinge (1 mile east), Kenardington (2 miles west), Bromley Green (2 miles north) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (5 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.9 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include The Dukes Head pub (within half a mile west)
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Set a time for helpers’ food
- Plan bins near food stalls
- Display allergens for each stall
- Share any nut or allergy policies
We set up before visitors arrive.
Plan vehicle access before visitors arrive.
Towns and villages near Hamstreet
More for events in Hamstreet
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a stall visitors will queue for, a chip van is hard to beat. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Hamstreet
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A van that becomes part of the event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the event.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Hamstreet: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Hamstreet?
Hamstreet has its own station: Ham Street station.
Is Hamstreet close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, alongside public trading or on its own.
Do you do school fairs and sports days?
We do. We’ll need a safe route onto the site away from children.
Can the van come to Hamstreet?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Hamstreet is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hamstreet.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
The process
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. At midsummer, events in Hamstreet stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hamstreet, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Read more
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch